NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.
12 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Psalms 7:10 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart. <sup>My: Heb. My buckler is upon God</sup>
18 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart.
11 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
God is my shield,saving those whose hearts are true and right.
11 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
And I'm feeling so fit, so safe: made right, kept right.
11 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
My shield is with God, Who saves the upright in heart.
11 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
12 words
KJV
18 words
ESV
11 words
NLT
11 words
MSG
11 words
NASB
11 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Psalms 7:10?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Psalms 7:10 in 6 translations: New International Version, King James Version, English Standard Version, New Living Translation, The Message, New American Standard Bible. Each uses a different translation philosophy — from word-for-word (KJV, ESV, NASB) to thought-for-thought (NIV, NLT) to paraphrase (MSG).
Which translation of Psalms 7:10 is best?
No single translation is "best" — it depends on your purpose. For deep study, use the ESV or NASB (word-for-word). For devotional reading, the NIV balances accuracy and readability. The NLT and MSG are excellent for understanding the general meaning in modern English. Comparing multiple translations helps grasp the full richness of the text.
What is the difference between literal and dynamic Bible translations?
Literal (formal equivalence) translations like KJV, ESV, and NASB translate word-for-word from the original Hebrew/Greek. Dynamic equivalence translations like NIV and NLT translate thought-for-thought for clarity. The MSG is a paraphrase that captures the spirit in contemporary language. Each approach has strengths — that's why comparing translations is valuable.